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So long Wii Speak, we hardly knew ye
Surprise! After dismal support, Nintendo quietly discontinues Wii Speak, reports 1up. An estimated 13 users are now storming Nintendo headquarters in outrage.
Contest: Be the 100th commenter on this post, win FlingSmash for Wii – UPDATE: We have a winner!
UPDATE: The winner is John from Leicester, UK, who gets bonus points for his well-timed delivery. Email us your address, John, and we’ll send the game via carrier pigeon to swinging England. Original post: Want it? Get to commenting! Failure to include your name and town results in forfeiture. Good luck!
Nintendo won’t discuss next console until they sell 15 million more Wiis
Or so says Nintendo president Reggie Fils-Aime, in an interview with Kotaku. “Wii has many, many more units to sell,” Fils-Aime said, after revealing that lifetime Wii sales in the U.S. stand at 30 million. “After we’ve reached an installed base of 45 million here in the U.S., we can have a conversation about the next generation.” When asked if Nintendo needs to relea...
Would you believe it? A cellphone game is being ported to consoles
Console games have been ported to cellphones for nearly a decade. Heavily stripped down, and nary a likeness, but still ported. The reverse, on the other hand’cellphone games being ported to consoles, that is’rarely, if ever happens. Until now. iPhone Hit Angry Birds Coming to Consoles, read the latest headlines. In no way am I trying to undermine Angry Birds. It’s a fun little game. I’...
Disneyland’s Small World clock is a boss monster. I want Epic Mickey.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUzEkepSQqg[/youtube]At this point, I’d buy Epic Mickey just to wander around in its twisted mirror image of Disneyland. I knew the park attractions played a role in the quest, but until I saw this video I had no idea just how completely park-centric the game is. Nice to know there’s another huge title coming up right after DKC Returns. I serious...
What’s the best Wii lightsaber game to date?
I honestly don’t know. Admittedly, I’ve even been a little jaded by lightsaber games, since I think tactile feedback is necessary and playing with sticks might be a better alternative. That said, a friend asked me, so I thought I’d open it up to the always handsome and intelligent Infendo readers. So… what’s the best Wii lightsaber game to date? Secondly, what’s...
New Game Get – Donkey Kong, Sonic, and Harry Potter invade a store near you
The holiday push continues this week with Donkey Kong Country Returns, Sonic Colors, Harry Potter, the Sims, and many other franchises hitting the stores. What’s on your wish list? Click on in for all Wii & DS games released November 15th-21st.
Awkward title, great game”¦and DS auto pilot!
It looks like a modest little puzzle game. It waits for you, secretly chuckling. You have no idea how much fun you’re about to have. When you start Mario Vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem, it immediately hits you with classic first-party Nintendo polish and charm: Great music, crisp animation, perfect play mechanics and Donkey Kong acting like a complete jerk. As you play, the game’s...
Poll: What’s the worst Nintendo franchise?
There are a lot of good ones, but… {democracy:127}
Contest: Argue the greatest Disney movie ever, win Guilty Party for Wii
Wanna win a copy of Disney’s Guilty Party for Wii? To win the sleeper game, make the most convincing argument for the greatest Disney movie ever in the comments below, including your name and town, and we’ll announce the winner on Friday’s podcast. Good luck!
Infendo Radio is ready for the weekend
Join Derek and I this week as we discuss the Nintendo World Store, Wii as a viable shooter platform (at least for now), Donkey Kong headlines, new game get, and the mailbag. Enjoy! Radio Feed iTunes Feed Download links below To sound off on the show, email [email protected] or leave us a message at 434-535-BIGN. Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 29:39 — 38.3MB)Subscribe: Email...